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Abst#0138 at #ACR20 shows the importance of identifying alignments & discordances in perceptions of RA tx between providers & patients, individualizing txs accordingly, & a need to engage in shared-decision making to optimize RA care. @RheumNow https://t.co/dTj0S7Zm5x
Meral K. El Ramahi, MD MeralElRamahiMD ( View Tweet)
Dr. Gilkerson in 2F010- Lupus in Unusual Places at #ACR20- Is it environmental or genetics that explain differences between African and African-Amer populations? Study the population (Sierra Leone), but do so with cultural sensitivity. @RheumNow https://t.co/B1ikkQgCuk
Eric Dein ejdein1 ( View Tweet)

How would you change csDMARDS and bDMARDS a few days before vaccination - if/when #COVID19 KILLED vaccine comes in (Assuming live vaccine would need strict medication management.) #ACR20 @RheumNow

Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)

DVT/PE has been the sticking point for baricitinib in RA. DVT/PE risk in integrated safety analysis >8y: incidence doesn't increase, but also doesn't decrease. No diff with dose either. Every drug has pros/cons; it's how we manage risk that counts... #ACR20 ABST0202 @RheumNow https://t.co/V88tQjcXSJ
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
"Anatomy of the enthesis" #SpA #ACR20 https://t.co/uUeCWGXqtw
Julio Gonzalez japaoli19 ( View Tweet)
Do you routinely use septra/bactrim in SLE to prevent PCP/PJP? @RheumNow @CRASCRRheum

Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)

Tips for assessing enthesial thickening by ultrasound: - check the contralateral side - convex appearance @RheumNow #ACR20 #mskus https://t.co/kvburcX4Ju
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Dr. C. Bakewell reminds us that entheses can show inflammation and chronic changes. Pearl: Be sure to look at MSUS of the digits for enthesitis. #ACR20 #ACRbest @RheumNow https://t.co/D3nLGGv4ko
Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
We've been taught that relapsing polychondritis ear chondritis is classically limited to the pinna. Not true - and great collaboration from clinicians/patients to understand this better! @maferradastrong @petercgrayson @NIH_NIAMS @RP_Organization #ACR20 ABST0423 @RheumNow https://t.co/RaqL1qirFk
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Data from the #ACR #RISE registry- 83,000 patients. Significant disparities in RA functional scores in Low SES, and got worse over time. ABS#0046 @RheumNow #ACR20 https://t.co/rcVb1gU250
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
Please help with this short survey about your telemedicine experience. It might help us all in the long run! @RheumNow #telemedicine https://t.co/EKw5TjrkN2

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k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)

Vaccinate your pts against pneumococcal- it works! 595 vaccinated pts with RA & SpA vs 2379 nonvaccinated followed to 10 yrs showed 50% less pneumonia if vaccinated even though those pts had more infections prior. Limitation not RCT & not vaccine I use @RheumNow @CRASCRRheum https://t.co/SySEL19Gcn
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Loving the #ACR20 virtual experience..!! Dont have to run for 15 minutes between different lectures! Monitoring 3 things at a time..#toomuch @RheumNow https://t.co/CUu7EJZOno
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
APS induced by CoViD-19: plenary session 1- another reason we need to break down the silos and involve rheumatologist more! Should we be using anticoagulation in these patients? #ACR20 @RheumNow @OSUWexMed

alexa meara lexmeara ( View Tweet)

Dr Fernandez-Diaz on abatacept in RA-ILD in 263 patients. Abatacept appears safe and effective. Equivalent to RTX. Good option as s/c admin @rheumnow #ACR20 Abstr#0233 #ACRbest https://t.co/LfjqZpnGCh
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
When prescribing hydroxychloroquine for RA, SLE, or other rheumatic diseases, do you routinely order an EKG (either before or during)? #ACR20 @RheumNow

David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)

Data from @rheum_covid global registry: "race & ethnicity associated with poor health outcomes in #rheumaticdisease patients with #COVID19 in US. @MilenaGianfran et al. Important work highlighting health disparities in COVID-19. Abs#0006 #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/4e3gAUJ4q1
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
Dr Choi et al case control study of methotrexate in RA. No increased risk of NAFLD seen. Increased trigs and BMI associated NAFLD @rheumnow #ACR20 Abstr#0181 https://t.co/WLPuf6Ga1D
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
Impact of #COVID19 on #rheum patients in Arab region @Nellziade -2163 pts -Negative effects on continuity of care, persistence on chronic meds & #mentalhealth -Recommends better communication & drug availability for pt benefit Abs#0004 #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/EGmBmcleAr
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
Using #MachineLearning, multimorbidity patterns predominant for #rheumatoid arthritis: cardiometabolic, cardiopulmonary & #Mentalhealth/pain disorders. Patterns similar to non-RA pts but prevalence higher in RA pts. @RheumNow #ACR20 abstr#0179 https://t.co/zfCxzKquDV
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
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